Southwestern was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They took a 6-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Trinity Lutheran Cougars. Southwestern was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Trinity Lutheran apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Issac Bunch put in work while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off seven hits. Bunch has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Bunch was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI.
Bunch wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Brady Mitchell, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
Even though they lost, Southwestern was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with five doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Like Southwestern, Trinity Lutheran also got a great game from a two-way player: Peyton Pollert. On the mound, he pitched 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Pollert was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
Southwestern's defeat dropped their record down to 2-16. As for Trinity Lutheran, they pushed their record up to 9-11 with that victory, which was their third straight at home.
Southwestern will head out on the road to challenge Alexandria-Monroe at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Trinity Lutheran, they will be playing at home against Clarksville at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Trinity Lutheran is facing Clarksville at the right time seeing as Clarksville is stuck on a 17-game losing streak.
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